Add 30/12 and 14/45
1st number: 2 6/12, 2nd number: 14/45
30/12 + 14/45 is 253/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 45 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
30/12 = 30 × 15/12 × 15 = 450/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
14/45 = 14 × 4/45 × 4 = 56/180 - Add the two like fractions:
450/180 + 56/180 = 450 + 56/180 = 506/180 - 506/180 simplified gives 253/90
- So, 30/12 + 14/45 = 253/90
In mixed form: 273/90
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